National
Institute of Building Sciences - President/CEO Search
Position Profile
PRESIDENT/CEO
Summary – The National Institute of
Building Sciences (NIBS) is conducting a search for a
President/Chief Executive Officer. Founded in 1976 in
Washington, DC, NIBS is authorized by the Congress to be an
authoritative source on the regulatory-, technological-, and
information-related problems and needs of the nation’s building
process. The President reports to the Board of Directors,
supervises a staff of 25, and is responsible for a budget
exceeding $10 million. Applications should be received by
January 15, 2008.
Principal
Responsibilities:
Leadership – The President ensures the
excellence of NIBS’ technical programs, publications and
services, and assures NIBS’ leadership role in the building
community. The president must possess the vision necessary to
ensure a progressive approach to contemporary needs and
challenges, as well as to develop new initiatives to improve the
building process and fulfill the Institute’s mission.
Development/Outreach – The President
is responsible for the development and growth of NIBS’ existing
institutional programs, its relationships with public and
private organizations, and its current and potential array of
clients. The ability to understand and identify closely with
NIBS' programs and projects, and the ability and to explain and
communicate them clearly, convincingly, and professionally, is
essential.
Management – The President is
responsible for management, budgeting, strategic planning,
long-term goal setting and the identification and acquisition of
the resources required to carry out the Institute’s programs.
The President holds management and coordination responsibility
for the NIBS staff and its other resources.
Board
of Directors – Develops and
strengthens positive working relations with members of the
Institute’s Board of Directors and its councils and committees
to ensure the open and effective working environment essential
to promoting the Institute’s mission.
Representation - Represents NIBS in
its relations with constituents, customers, members, affiliated
associations, the media and the public.
Requirements: The successful candidate
shall have recognition and stature in the building community,
knowledge of the technical and procedural aspects of the U.S.
building process, and possess successful experience in leading a
business or non-profit organization of comparable size. Also
required are knowledge of the federal governmental process
related to NIBS’ mission and a strong understanding of
activities at the congressional, administration and agency
levels. A high level of personal energy and integrity are
essential, as are excellent communications skills and extensive
representational experience.
CONTACT:
David A. Harris, FAIA
President and CEO
National Institute of Building Sciences
1090 Vermont Avenue, NW – Suite 700
Washington, DC 20004-4905
202 289 7800 –
dharris@nibs.org |
